Status:
valid
Authors:
H.P.Tsui
Source:
tro
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Lab. N. E. Forest. Inst., Harbin5: 52 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001060840
Common Names
- Yadongensis
- Yadongensis Tibetia
- Tibetia Yadongensis
Description
Tibetia yadongensis (also called Yadong Tibetia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a perennial shrub with a single trunk and a spreading crown. It is native to China, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tibetia yadongensis is used as a food source, forage, and medicinal plant. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tibetia himalaica is a white, fragrant, and fluffy flower. The seed is a flat, brown, and oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
Where to Find Tibetia yadongensis
Tibetia yadongensis is found in the Himalayan region of Tibet.
Species in the Tibetia genus
Species in the Fabaceae family